Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77083
Between Oct 11, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Mother's Heart Academy for 30 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.603 (9 times, most recently Apr 1, 2026).
The state lists Mother's Heart Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Mother's Heart Academy with a capacity of 12.
Of the 30 violations at Mother's Heart Academy, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 12 | 40% |
| Medium | 18 | 60% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Mother's Heart Academy had 30 violations since Oct 11, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 3.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
7 rules were cited more than once at Mother's Heart Academy since Oct 11, 2022.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.603 Medium | 9 | The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 1, 2026 · first: Apr 14, 2025 |
| 747.3501 Medium High | 3 | All areas children can reach in the home must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Apr 1, 2026 · first: Oct 11, 2022 |
| 745.651 Medium | 2 | When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text Most recent: May 16, 2025 · first: Apr 14, 2025 |
| 747.1207 Medium High | 2 | Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion Most recent: May 16, 2025 · first: Apr 14, 2025 |
| 747.1309 Medium | 2 | The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text Most recent: May 16, 2025 · first: Apr 14, 2025 |
| 747.4105 Medium High | 2 | Fenced Outdoor Activity Space Most recent: Apr 14, 2025 · first: Oct 11, 2022 |
| 747.1303 Medium High | 2 | Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Apr 16, 2024 · first: Apr 16, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (from Oct 11) | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
9 visits on record since Oct 11, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | 812 | 4 |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | 103 | 7 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1062 | 11 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 495 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 541 | None |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 350 | None |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | 422 | None |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | 219 | None |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | 970 | 6 |
3 rules cited at Mother's Heart Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
The immunization record for one child was missing .
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
Official text of rule 747.1207
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 16, 2025 · Inspection
One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.
In plain English: In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.
Official text of rule 747.1207
Medium High · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.
Official text of rule 747.4105
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
In plain English: In a child-care home, each assistant or substitute caregiver counted in the ratio on more than ten occasions in a training year must get annual training that fits the ages of the children, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline. If the home cares for children under 24 months, one hour must cover shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development, and the training must also cover topics such as emergency preparedness, medication, and allergic reactions. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 16, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver that is counted in ratio does not have the 24 hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Apr 16, 2024 · Inspection
The primary caregiver is missing 27 hours of training for year 2023-2024.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
Electrical outlets in the room designated for the children use were not covered.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
The outdoor area designated for the children's use did not have an enclosed fence around the area.
Official text of rule 747.4105
Medium · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
There were no individual nap mats available in the home.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the home or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
Medium · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
There was no operation policy available for viewing.
In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Medium High · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
There were cleaning supplies in the restroom cabinet. The cabinet did not have a safety lock.
In plain English: The child-care home must clean, repair, and maintain the home, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection
There was no fire extinguisher in the home.
In plain English: The child-care home must have at least one 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, or another extinguisher approved by a state or local fire marshal. Official rule text
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This page reports the state’s records for Mother's Heart Academy; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).